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Archived Newsletters
Welcome to the archive. If you’ve recently joined Wonder with Wendy, you may have noticed that past newsletters aren’t automatically available to new subscribers. This page is here to change that. Below you’ll find links to previously published editions so you can explore earlier reflections, essays, and ideas at your own pace. Whether you’re catching up or revisiting a piece that stayed with you, I hope you find something here that meets you where you are. So... About That U
Wendy Matheka
Jul 261 min read
Toxic or Just Human? The Impact of Pop Psychology on Modern Relationships
"If they crossed your boundary, cut them off." "They're a narcissist." "Protect your peace." These phrases have become part of the way we talk about relationships. Thanks to social media, podcasts, influencers, and self-help content, psychological concepts that once lived primarily in therapy rooms and academic journals have entered everyday conversation. In many ways, this is something to celebrate. More people are talking about mental health, seeking therapy, recognizing un
Wendy Matheka
Jul 232 min read
Emotional Regulation 101
Emotional Regulation 101 Emotions; we all have them. Those feelings that act as signals for threats or rewards. Emotions act like a compass and sometimes offer much guidance. For instance, if you steal sugar and lie to your parents about it because of fear and your parents end up finding out, letting the fear direct you wasn’t really productive. However, you may experience the same emotion of fear when you see a rabid dog on the streets and choose to run. In this case, fear d
Wendy Matheka
Feb 5, 20244 min read
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